ROTB - New Beast line coming soon...
#76
Posted 15 January 2012 - 01:38 AM
#77
Posted 15 January 2012 - 09:50 AM
#78
Posted 15 January 2012 - 10:01 AM
Ok, so they are resubmitting for pricing from China for a few things:
Shoulder articulation only.
Painted (1/3) and non-painted (2/3) - split run to put out both styles.
All 3 normal figures AND the 2nd lizard.
If the pricing is in line with keeping a relatively decent retail price point, then I will set up a Kickstarter and we will see if the line has enough interest to make it a reality for them (and us) in this format.
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To answer some more questions:
In regards to the more human like body styling, it fits the back story better. These are human/beast hybrids, kind of like in Dr. Moreau.
If the initial launch (in this format) is successful, you should be seeing 2-4 new figures every 3-4 months. The hope is to keep the price point low enough, so that people can afford to buy a couple without putting much thought into it, and for those who are completists or army builders, they can amass a small army without breaking the bank.
There was a previous militaristic line that was going to be the initial launch, but the decision was made that the animals in armor property would get a better reception. The initial idea was for fully articulated (80's Joe articulation) non-painted mini-figures. That doesn't seem cost effective at this point, but may be in the future.
As far as issues with Hasbro/Takara, their lawyer doesn't see any infringement issues. They aren't being called "Battle Beasts" or being given the same names. The sculpts are different. There may be some similarities, but there are plenty of similarities between Battle Beasts, Thundercats, Masters of the Universe, Sectaurs, etc, etc. A sentient animal in combat gear is a pretty common theme.
Snap-on armor was discussed but isn't cost effective at this scale or within the price point that they have in mind.
I talked to them about Toy Fair and they would love to be there next year once they have some product to show. If that happens, then maybe the line will get picked up by Wal-Mart or TRU. Myself, I would love to see these figures in fully articluated 3.75" format on the pegs at Wallyworld!
#79
Posted 15 January 2012 - 10:08 AM
#80
#81
Posted 15 January 2012 - 12:53 PM
Hmmmm not really one of my favorites this last gorilla compared to that lizard but that's just a personal taste issue, like not every BB is as good as the other.....
I agree that shoulder articulation would be the best but in that case in relation to their scale and knowing the issues with the BB they need to find the right articulation method to prevent breaking as much as possbile. Looking at this scale and the flesh around their shoulders I'm affraid this might be a weak point so its surely something to pay attention to.
Think that should take a strong position in launching or the human/body beasts or the BB looking beasts and not both as that would be their first mistake as they'll already have a hell of a job to do launching one of these succesfully they just have to set their priorities. From that point I think these human/beast hybrids would indeed be the best also to prevent any issues or possible similarities with the orignal BB as I think that 2nd Lizard might get to close to it especially using the shoulder articualtion, in that case just a different name wouldn't bring you to far with a lawyer.
The launching idea of 2 or 3 figs every time within a time span of a few months sounds good especially if they can make it work with a good price. For sure a large percentage of the people here would be in for this new line.
Thumbs up and keep them comming or are these (lion/lizard/monkey) the first three, which would mean we've to wait a few months again to see new figs
Edited by GJNL, 15 January 2012 - 12:53 PM.
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#82
Posted 15 January 2012 - 06:05 PM
I want that Ape. I dont care what has to be done but i want that Ape. Pass THAT message along. No matter what i want that APE. It blows everything else out of the water due to the facial expression alone.
Ape army. Red armor.
#83
Posted 15 January 2012 - 07:16 PM
GJNL brings up some good points, though one way they could get away with more 'brutish' looking figures (like the second Lizard) is to have him as a more 'evil' hybrid, or a 'super soldier' type beast. It could open up some options, like making them more rare or 'special' releases if the line does well, I'm sure an explanation could be reached to have the vast majority of the beasts be the more human-body type, with a few hulk-type beasts thrown in every now and then.
DST is really going to have a tough time competing with these guys, but maybe a little pressure will be good for them!
#84
Posted 16 January 2012 - 01:21 AM
#85
Posted 16 January 2012 - 04:56 AM
I really like the concept, but I'd prefer a bulkier/chunkier sculpt, think of a MOTUC and shrink it.
If the injection molding process will retain most of the details of the original proto I'd say go for the unpainted ones, and if they come with a weapon, give'em arms articulation to use it
#86
Posted 16 January 2012 - 10:01 AM
#87
Posted 16 January 2012 - 01:48 PM
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#88
Posted 16 January 2012 - 04:01 PM
The ape, despite the weapon paying homage to the G1 BB line.... sadly, looks too "Orcish" to me. Maybe if they added a second pair of prominent teeth sticking up along with the ones that already exist, I'd say it'd look significantly less like an Orc ripoff (not that I'm trying to call ANYTHING a ripoff, mind you), along with making its neck not look so bald (you'll see what I mean).
#89
Posted 17 January 2012 - 08:54 AM
#90
Posted 17 January 2012 - 01:09 PM
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#91
Posted 17 January 2012 - 01:21 PM
Honestly, I get Lizard #2, I'm calling it "Lizard #2".
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#92
Posted 17 January 2012 - 01:30 PM
#93
Posted 17 January 2012 - 01:39 PM
And, I'm stuck on "Lizard #2".
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#94
Posted 18 January 2012 - 12:00 PM
Until then, did you guys have any suggestions on animals for wave 2?
#95
Posted 18 January 2012 - 02:07 PM
Think it would be interesting to take a look in the other topic concerning possible new BB or suggestions for it, I think just one on one using exactly the same BB isn't very attractive and to predictable so they should use the ideas spread out there in their advantage.
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#97
Posted 18 January 2012 - 02:27 PM
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#98
Posted 18 January 2012 - 02:29 PM
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I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
#99
Posted 18 January 2012 - 02:39 PM
#100
Posted 18 January 2012 - 02:46 PM
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